Massachusetts Charitable Society
Grantmaking foundation in Boston, Massachusetts · EIN 04-1589975
- Massachusetts
- Boston
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Massachusetts
- Total giving
- $490KTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $26MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
THE PURPOSE OF THE SOCIETY IS TO ASSIST ANY MEMBER IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE , AND AFTER DEATH OF A MEMBER TO ASSIST HIS WIDOW AND CHILDREN IN NEED; TO ACCUMULATE A FUND AND TO USE THE INCOME THEREFROM FOR THE PURPOSE OF RENDERING SUCH ASSISTANCE. AFTER MAKING PROVISIONS FOR THE FOREGOING, ANY BALANCE OF NET INCOME MAY BE USED FOR SUCH CHARTIABLE PURPOSES PERMITTED BY THE CHARTER AS THE MEMBERS MAY FROM TIME TO TIME DETERMINE. ANY CITIZEN OF MASSACHUSETTS IS ELIGIBLE TO MEMBERSHIP. AN ENTRANCE FEE OF $25 IS CHARGED. OUR ACTUAL ACTIVITIES CONSIST OF MAKING DONATIONS TO THE NEEDY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH WE WERE ORGANIZED.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Bambino Basket Inc | $26K | 2023 |
| Bethany Hill Place | $26K | 2023 |
| Bridge Over Troubled Waters | $26K | 2023 |
| Family Services of the Merrimack Valley | $26K | 2023 |
| Heading Home | $26K | 2023 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: mcs.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.